1999 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph would be higher. At 5,377 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (318 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (158 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph weights approximately 887 kg more than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph (489 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. (271 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Camaro. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph has automatic transmission and 1999 Chevrolet Camaro has manual transmission. 1999 Chevrolet Camaro will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Chevrolet Camaro | 1998 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph | |
Make | Chevrolet | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Camaro | Silver Seraph |
Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3390 cc | 5377 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 318 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1413 kg | 2300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 94 L |